{"id":513,"date":"2026-01-19T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T11:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/?p=513"},"modified":"2026-01-21T02:56:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T02:56:41","slug":"vehicle-breakdown-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/vehicle-breakdown-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Vehicle Breakdown Statistics Every American Driver Needs to Know (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"513\" class=\"elementor elementor-513\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a24488 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a24488\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-306cb1c\" data-id=\"306cb1c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dca20e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dca20e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States is a nation of drivers &#8211; as of 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/how-many-americans-own-cars\/\">91.7% of households had at least one vehicle<\/a>, and 76% of commuters traveled to work by car. This reliance on cars comes with the possibility of breakdowns, an unfortunate reality that affects even new or well-maintained vehicles.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being stuck on the roadside far from home is a scenario many drivers fear, but what can you do to minimize the risk? If your car does grind to a halt unexpectedly, what should you do?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will cover these questions and more, but first, let\u2019s look at the ten essential breakdown statistics.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54ebe08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54ebe08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vehicle-breakdown-statistics-america.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-515\" alt=\"Vehicle breakdown statistics America\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vehicle-breakdown-statistics-america.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vehicle-breakdown-statistics-america-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/vehicle-breakdown-statistics-america-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b5606f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b5606f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.14.0 - 26-06-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">14 VEHICLE BREAKDOWN STATISTICS EVERY AMERICAN NEEDS TO KNOW<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65e96f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65e96f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\">There are&nbsp;<span style=\"font-weight: 700;\">69 million vehicle breakdowns every year<\/span>&nbsp;in the U.S.<\/li><li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Approximately<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;1-in-3 American drivers<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;are affected by vehicle breakdowns.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle breakdown is&nbsp;<\/span><b>ranked fifth in the top 5 fears<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of American drivers after parallel parking, cosmetic damage, car theft, and reverse bay parking.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">There are around<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 700; background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;189,000 vehicle breakdowns per day<\/span><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">&nbsp;in the U.S.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Vehicle breakdowns cost American <\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">44 billion dollars<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> annually, trimming 0.18% of the country&#8217;s GDP.<\/span><br><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">Vehicle breakdowns lead to <\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">30 million lost workdays<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> annually.<\/span><br><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">The congestion caused by vehicle breakdowns impacts&nbsp;<b>150 million American drivers<\/b> annually and an estimated&nbsp;<\/span><b>120 million hours <\/b>are&nbsp;lost sitting in traffic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">An estimated<\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\"> 566 people were killed <\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">and <\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">14,371 injured <\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">each year between 2016 and 2018 in collisions involving a disabled vehicle. The financial impact of these crashes, including lost wages and medical bills, was calculated to be <\/span><b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">$8.8 billion<\/b><span style=\"background-color: transparent;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A survey in 2020 found that 23% of Americans were unaware of the Move Over Law. This legislation requires drivers to slow down and switch lanes for first responders and roadside assistance workers who attend to broken-down vehicles and other traffic incidents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the U.S., the average age of a car has risen from 9.6 years in 2002 to 12.1 years in 2021. Vehicles that are more than a decade old are twice as likely to break down as newer models and four times more likely to be towed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five most reliable car brands of 2023 as Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Mazda, and Honda. The most reliable model is the 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The five least reliable car brands of 2023 are Chevrolet, GMC, Volkswagen, Jeep, and Mercedes-Benz. The least reliable model is the 2023 Jeep Wrangler.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The average cost of a tow in the U.S. is $110. The cost varies depending on the time of day, the distance to the nearest garage, the type of vehicle, and the type of terrain.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Data from 2015 shows that AAA received the most calls for assistance in summer (8.3 million), followed closely by winter (8.1 million), fall (7.8 million), and spring (7.7 million). <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increases in vehicle breakdowns coincide with extreme weather conditions and peak seasonal travel (summer vacation and Christmas).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c66a538 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c66a538\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-958\" alt=\"how many vehicle breakdowns in America yearly and daily\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily.png 2500w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lookupaplate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/how-many-vehicle-breakdowns-in-America-yearly-daily-2048x819.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edaeba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edaeba0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">THE 3 MOST COMMON CAUSES OF A CAR BREAKDOWN\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09267f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09267f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although cars are complex pieces of machinery, the most common causes of breakdowns are surprisingly straightforward:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flat or faulty battery. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car batteries usually last around five years but can expire before this if the car is not driven regularly or is only used for short journeys. Signs that the battery may be failing include slow starting, dim headlights, and the red battery warning light.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Engine cooling system failures. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Components of the cooling system, such as the thermostat, radiator, or water pump, can all fail without warning and cause the engine to overheat. Look out for pools of fluid collecting under the car when stationary &#8211; this is a sign that there may be a coolant leak.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flat or damaged tires. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running over debris or a pothole can damage tires. However, drivers are more likely to encounter problems from poor maintenance. Tires should be inflated to the correct pressure and have a tread of at least 1.6mm. It is recommended to replace tires every six years, no matter the mileage of the car.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-894c2f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"894c2f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">PROACTIVE TIPS TO PREVENT A CAR BREAKDOWN<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8989941 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8989941\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, drivers can avoid the most common causes of breakdown with a few simple habits:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Routine service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The best way to reduce the chance of a car breakdown is to follow the manufacturer\u2019s recommended schedule of checks. A regular, thorough service will identify minor faults that can be fixed before they escalate into serious, expensive problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Driver awareness. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers should be vigilant in noticing any unusual noises, rumblings, or warning lights on the dashboard. These are all signs that you should take the car to a garage as a priority.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sufficient fuel.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The AAA recommends not letting the gas level fall below one-quarter of a tank, to minimize the risk of running out of fuel.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be prepared. <\/b><span>In the unlikely event of a breakdown, an emergency kit with a few essential items is invaluable. A basic kit should include a flashlight, warning triangles or flares, jumper cables, a toolkit, a reflective vest, a spare tire, and a tire jack.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d250a3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d250a3f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CAR HAS BROKEN DOWN\n<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0195021 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0195021\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unlucky enough to experience a car breakdown, your primary concern should be your safety. Follow these steps to ensure both you and your car stay out of harm\u2019s way:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Get off the road.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Firstly, don\u2019t panic! Turn on the hazard lights, reduce your speed gradually, and pull over to the side of the road. Aim for the right shoulder of the road, as far from moving traffic as possible.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stay safe.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most safety experts agree that if the car is away from traffic, you should remain inside it. If you decide to get out of the car, wait until the road is clear and stand back from the road. Never stand in front of or behind the car because you will not be visible to drivers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Warn other drivers.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make your car visible to oncoming traffic. Raise the hood and set out warning triangles or flares, but only if you can do so safely.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Call for help.<\/b><span> Call roadside assistance on your mobile phone, providing as much detail about your location and the nature of the problem as possible.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-622f4ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"622f4ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CONCLUSION<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c032e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c032e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle breakdowns can be unpleasant, stressful, and dangerous. The older the car and the higher the mileage, the more likely a breakdown will happen. However, mechanical or electrical failure can affect any car of any age. Routine maintenance and checks reduce the risk of breakdowns but drivers should always be prepared for the possibility that they may end up stranded on the side of the road. A cool head and an action plan are essential to get the car back up and running.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa05c15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa05c15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/car-insurance\/car-ownership-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/advisor\/car-insurance\/car-ownership-statistics\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18208\/means-of-transportation-used-by-us-commuters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.statista.com\/chart\/18208\/means-of-transportation-used-by-us-commuters\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/blog\/cars\/what-drivers-around-the-world-fear-most\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.vanarama.com\/blog\/cars\/what-drivers-around-the-world-fear-most<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/news\/detail\/stopped-vehicle-crashes-result-in-hundreds-of-fatalities-per-year\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.iihs.org\/news\/detail\/stopped-vehicle-crashes-result-in-hundreds-of-fatalities-per-year<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cluballiance.aaa.com\/-\/media\/Files\/automotive\/Move-Over-Slow-Down\/American-Drivers-Self-Reported-Perceptions-AAA-Foundation-Research-Brief-Sept-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/cluballiance.aaa.com\/-\/media\/Files\/automotive\/Move-Over-Slow-Down\/American-Drivers-Self-Reported-Perceptions-AAA-Foundation-Research-Brief-Sept-2021.pdf<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/09\/28\/cars-on-american-roads-keep-getting-older.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2021\/09\/28\/cars-on-american-roads-keep-getting-older.html<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/your-old-ass-car-is-way-more-likely-to-break-down-on-you-1420699840466\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cars.com\/articles\/your-old-ass-car-is-way-more-likely-to-break-down-on-you-1420699840466\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/cars\/2022\/11\/15\/reliability-cars-consumer-reports-ranking\/10703135002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/eu.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/cars\/2022\/11\/15\/reliability-cars-consumer-reports-ranking\/10703135002\/<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Breakdown_(vehicle)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Breakdown_(vehicle)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/AAA-What-To-Do-When-Your-Vehicle-Breaks-Down.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/exchange.aaa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/AAA-What-To-Do-When-Your-Vehicle-Breaks-Down.pdf<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States is a nation of drivers &#8211; as of 2021, 91.7% of households had at least one vehicle, and 76% of commuters traveled to work by car. 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